HSMW-C250 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The HSMW-C250 is a discrete LED indication component manufactured by Broadcom Limited. This part is classified as obsolete, necessitating identification of active equivalent alternatives for ongoing procurement and design requirements. Discrete LED indication components serve as visual status indicators in electronic assemblies and require functional and mechanical compatibility for direct substitution.

Substiute Parts

HSMW-C250

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 1059HSMW-C250 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

QSMW-C197-QRBD0

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 1143QSMW-C197-QRBD0 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the HSMW-C250 is based on the following criteria derived from provided parameters:

Functional Compatibility: Both the main part and substitute part are classified as LED Indication - Discrete components, ensuring equivalent functional application within electronic assemblies.

Manufacturer Consistency: The substitute part QSMW-C197-QRBD0 is manufactured by the same supplier, Broadcom Limited, maintaining design and quality standards.

Regulatory Compliance: Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications, confirming equivalent export control and tariff treatment.

Product Status Transition: The substitute part maintains Active product status, ensuring continued availability and manufacturer support, contrasting with the Obsolete status of the original part.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The QSMW-C197-QRBD0 is designated as the manufacturer-recommended substitute for the HSMW-C250. Selection of this alternative part is supported by:

Product Status Alignment: The substitute part maintains Active status, ensuring manufacturer support, continued production, and long-term availability for new designs and production runs.

Regulatory Equivalence: Identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications confirm that the substitute part satisfies the same export control and tariff requirements as the original component.

Manufacturer Authority: Broadcom Limited's designation of QSMW-C197-QRBD0 as the recommended substitute establishes direct functional and mechanical equivalence for LED indication applications.

Supply Continuity: Both parts demonstrate adequate inventory levels, with the substitute part providing 1066 units of new original stock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the QSMW-C197-QRBD0 be used as a direct replacement for the HSMW-C250?

A: Yes. The QSMW-C197-QRBD0 is the manufacturer-recommended substitute and shares identical functional classification (LED Indication - Discrete), regulatory compliance codes, and manufacturer origin.

Q: Why is the HSMW-C250 being phased out?

A: The HSMW-C250 carries Obsolete product status. The QSMW-C197-QRBD0 maintains Active status and represents the current production equivalent.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: Packaging information is not provided in the available technical parameters for either part. Consult the manufacturer datasheet for specific package geometry and pin configuration details.

Q: Do both parts share the same regulatory classifications?

A: Yes. Both the HSMW-C250 and QSMW-C197-QRBD0 carry identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.41.0000) classifications.

Q: What is the inventory status of the substitute part?

A: The QSMW-C197-QRBD0 has 1066 units of new original stock available, compared to 1018 units for the obsolete HSMW-C250.